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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.42, 2,586.64 and 554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.42, 2,586.64 and 554.42 is: 831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.42 : 2,586.64 = 554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.42/2,586.64 = 554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.42x = 2,586.64 × 554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.42x = 1,434,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,084.95/1,724.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.63

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